Overview

Nyiragongo rises to 3,470 m in DR Congo, within the the Virunga Mountains of Africa.

Highlights

• A volcano whose eruptions have shaped the surrounding landscape.
• Volcanic and lava terrain — craters, cinder cones and cooled flows.
• Low-to-medium altitude: below 5,000 m, with forest belts and clear seasons.

Key facts

• Elevation：3,470 m
• Location：DR Congo
• Continent：Africa
• Range：the Virunga Mountains
• Coordinates：1°31′S 29°15′E